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FX03 LXA

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,722 mi
Last recorded194,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 194,722 miles

all brake pipes corroded

nearside front and rear tyre wearing down on legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

play in steering arms

rust settling to all under chassis, prescribed area, suspension and steering areas

Fail 29 Jan 2016 194,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

nearside front and rear tyre wearing down on legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

play in steering arms

rust settling to all under chassis, prescribed area, suspension and steering areas

Pass 30 Jan 2015 190,355 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly split

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 190,346 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight oil leak from oil filter

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Jan 2014 183,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 183,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 168,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 157,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 144,140 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 112,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,694 miles

n/s door mirror back missing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 65,936 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FX03 LXA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX03 LXA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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